Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 259: What a Coincidence, I’m Going to An City Too

Chapter 259: Chapter 259: What a Coincidence, I’m Going to An City Too

"Bought a ticket for tomorrow morning." Chen Xinyue replied.

Xiao Jinlin nodded.

She walked away directly.

The bystanders Old Fang and Tang Ming were ???

No way? Just like that? Xiao Jinlin ignored their disappointment, had Old Fang drive away, and only near their destination did he tell Tang Ming, "Get me a ticket for tomorrow morning to An City."

"Okay, boss... huh? Boss?" Tang Ming turned abruptly, shocked and astonished, "Boss, don’t tell me... you really have a thing for Secretary Chen!"

Xiao Jinlin gave him a warning glare, slowly dropping his gaze, "I didn’t expect Auntie to show up tonight either. Since Auntie knows Secretary Chen’s mother, this matter can’t be handled so casually. At the very least, Secretary Chen shouldn’t bear all the consequences alone."

Compared to Xiao Jinlin liking Chen Xinyue, Tang Ming felt this reason was more convincing.

"The boss is right, Secretary Chen helped out out of righteousness, indeed we shouldn’t cause her trouble, I’ll buy the ticket now."

Old Fang looked at Tang Ming as if saying "you fool".

The next morning, Chen Xinyue packed her luggage and headed to the airport. Just after checking in her baggage, she ran into Xiao Jinlin, and was instantly thrown off.

"Xiao... Mr. Xiao? Are you alone?"

Xiao Jinlin nodded with a faint smile.

Chen Xinyue felt suspicious but couldn’t ask much, so she smiled back. It wasn’t until after security and reaching the waiting lounge that she realized Xiao Jinlin had been following her.

This time, Chen Xinyue couldn’t stay calm, "Mr. Xiao, can I ask where you’re heading?"

"An City." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Xiao Jinlin’s answer almost scared Chen Xinyue to death, "Why are you going to An City? For business? It’s the New Year, that’s not necessary!"

Xiao Jinlin found her expression amusing, nodding with pretended seriousness, "Our family already celebrated the New Year, and you were part of it. I have free time to arrange from now on."

Chen Xinyue looked puzzled, "Wasn’t last night just a family dinner? You consider that New Year? Your family’s celebration is way too casual!"

Xiao Jinlin shrugged, "What else could it be? Everyone is usually busy, with New Year’s social obligations, getting together for a meal is not easy. That’s why New Year doesn’t hold any special meaning for me."

Rare for him to explain so much.

A muddled Chen Xinyue nodded, not realizing this point, and until she boarded the plane, she couldn’t figure out why Xiao Jinlin was going alone to An City at this time.

Just then a cute little girl sat next to her, presumably on her first flight, very excited, chattering non-stop.

Once again, diverting her attention.

It takes two hours to fly from the capital to the nearest airport to An City.

Playing with the little girl made the time pass quickly.

Since Xiao Jinlin was also going to An City, they would definitely take the bus together.

Chen Xinyue boarded the bus and, worried Xiao Jinlin might not be used to it, explained, "Mr. Xiao, it takes another two hours by bus from the airport to An City, please bear with it."

Xiao Jinlin withdrew his gaze, chuckling at her, "Do I look like someone pampered who can’t endure hardship?"

Saying this, he sat down beside her, asking, "What’s the name of the best hotel in An City?"

Chen Xinyue: "..."

All the way, Xiao Jinlin kept gazing at the scenery outside the window, his brow furrowed, "Are there only mountains here?"

"What else? This is the southern hilly area, of course it’s filled with mountains! Mr. Xiao, just tell me what business you’re here for, so I can arrange the most suitable hotel for you!" Chen Xinyue eagerly questioned.

Working during her vacation, even serving her boss, who understands her struggles?

Xiao Jinlin lowered his head, cleared his throat, and pondered, "Actually, I intended to visit the owner of E Media. SY covers mostly high-end industries, and with the increase in the national living standard, more people can afford high-end products. If possible, I’d like to do some publicity to see the effect."

Chen Xinyue suddenly understood, "Mr. Xiao, you should have said so earlier, if you don’t mind, I’ll take you home!"

"Okay!" Xiao Jinlin suppressed a slight smile, his mood suddenly brightening.

With his goal achieved, he didn’t speak further, secretly observing the surroundings.

The bus stopped at the An City coach station.

Chen Xinyue had already called Chen Wenjun, the car was waiting across the road.

Chen Xinyue led Xiao Jinlin across the road.

Because there was quite a bit of luggage, Xiao Jinlin helped carry some.

This scene made Chen Wenjun instinctively assume Xiao Jinlin was a partner his daughter had brought home, his face darkening, he got out of the car without saying a word, took over Chen Xinyue’s luggage, and asked, "Who’s this?"

Chen Xinyue giggled, introducing boldly, "Dad, this is my boss, the president of SY Multinational Group. He’s here to see Mom, there’s a business matter he wants to discuss with her."

Chen Wenjun immediately put on a friendly face, "Oh, I see, hello, I’m Xinyue’s father, my name is Chen Wenjun, how should I address you?"

"Xiao Jinlin, you can just call me Jinlin, Uncle."

Xiao Jinlin’s easy-going and gentlemanly manner gave Chen Wenjun a good first impression, he quickly helped to load the luggage into the car, taking them back to Nanxi.

On the way, Chen Wenjun drove, glancing at his daughter beside him, frowning, "How come you’ve lost so much weight in just a few months? If your grandpa notices, he’d feel heartbroken for ages."

Chen Xinyue quickly acted cute, "Dad! Just tell grandpa I’m dieting."

Chen Wenjun rolled his eyes, "I won’t say that, I’ll end up getting scolded."

"Dad~~~"

"Alright, alright, I can’t handle you! Did you sort out the house issue? You haven’t moved in, right?" Chen Wenjun turned serious.

Chen Xinyue nodded quickly, "Rest assured, I won’t joke about my safety. I haven’t moved my stuff into that apartment, my brother’s apartment is renovated, after the New Year when the weather is warm, I’ll move in."

Chen Wenjun still seemed uneasy, glancing back at the composed Xiao Jinlin through the rearview mirror, asking, "Mr. Xiao, does your company have bigger dorm rooms?"

"Uncle, please call me Jinlin. The company’s dorms have single and double rooms based on employee needs. Generally, those in double rooms are couples. If both partners work at the company and have children or elders, they can rent nearby housing with the company subsidizing half the rent. When Xinyue started, she had a single room. Over time, it’s possible things might not fit.

If she wants, she can apply for a double room with a minimal rent top-up."

Chen Wenjun was delighted, "Yaya, did you hear? Your boss said you can apply for a double room. I think you should just stay in the company dorm, so your mom and I don’t have to worry."

Chen Xinyue thought of her newly renovated house and felt reluctant, "Dad... I just finished the renovation, not living there would be such a waste!"